Chapter thirty- four

“Do you want me to stay…”

Damon’s tall overbearing figure stands in his quiet chambers, the aftermath of his decision, pressing down on him as his mind repeatedly replays Lana’s words.

His blind eyes shift to the book in his hand, and irritation tightens his jaw as he realizes she must have left her books in his chamber while searching for him the previous night.

The pages of the book feel unfamiliar beneath his fingertips, but Lana's scent lingers on it, creating an ironic reminder of her presence in his chambers.

As Damon flips through the pages, his mind retraces the unexpected encounter with Alpha Matthias, reflecting on their conversation.

“Anyway, Alpha Damon, I'm here for my sister, Lana. I don't give a fuck if she's your mate or not. She's leaving with me.”

“Your sister chose to stay with me. She's my mate, and her choice is hers alone.”

“I’m her guardian and I don't support this union. She's coming back home with me, even if I have to kill you.”

In that moment, the impuls